SPORT SCIENCE AT THE -UNIVERSITY FACULTY – PROGRAMS OF STUDY – RESEARCH PUBLISHING INFORMATION

EDITORIAL STAFF Ferrauti, Alexander Jendrusch, Gernot Kimmeskamp, Kilian Schütte, Mechthild

CONTACT Ruhr-Universität Bochum Fakultät für Sportwissenschaft Gesundheitscampus Nord 10 44801 Bochum www.sportwissenschaft.rub.de [email protected]

TYPESETTING AND LAYOUT Kimmeskamp, Kilian

University Publishers, 1st edition, Bochum 2014 FACULTY – PROGRAMS OF STUDY – RESEARCH

FACULTY Page ▪▪ Profile 2 ▪▪ The City of Bochum & Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) 3 ▪▪ Sport science at Ruhr-University Bochum 5 ▪▪ Teaching and Research 7 ▪▪ Research facilities 9 ▪▪ Sports facilities 11 ▪▪ Services and Programs 13 ▪▪ University Sports 15

Programs of study ▪▪ Overview 18 ▪▪ Admission Requirements 19 ▪▪ Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) Leisure - Health - Training 21 Prevention and Rehabilitation through Sports 23 Sports Management 25 ▪▪ Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) 27 ▪▪ Master of Science (M. Sc.) Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports 29 Sport Consulting 31 ▪▪ Master of (M. Ed.) 33

RESEARCH ▪▪ Movement Science & Biomechanics 37 ▪▪ Training & Exercise Science 38 ▪▪ Sports & Sport Nutrition 39 ▪▪ Sport 40 ▪▪ Sport 41 ▪▪ Sport Management & Sport Sociology 42 ▪▪ Sport Pedagogy & Sport Didactics 43 ▪▪ Sport Didactics & Exercise 44 ▪▪ Institutes & Faculty Initiatives 45 3 FACULTY

4 PROFILE

The Faculty of Sport Science at Ruhr-Univer- Close to 100 students are enrolled in the sity Bochum (RUB) is located in the heart of the single-subject Master of Science (M. Sc.) Ruhr Valley region, close to the green corridor program, specializing either in “Diagnostics of the Ruhr river with its Lake Kemnade. The and Intervention” or “Sports Consulting“. At Faculty is a member of the “Metropolis Ruhr” RUB, all major humanities, social and natural University Alliance, and through extensive sport science disciplines are taught by faculty. regional road and public transportation net- Sports-specific education is offered by natio- works, well connected to both the surrounding nally recognized experts in all established and region with the two partner universities of current sports and exercise fields. Duisburg-Essen and Dortmund, and to the city Our course offerings provide career-focused of Bochum. The Faculty of Sport Science, one close links between theory and practical of the twenty faculties that make up Ruhr- application. Our recurrently high external University, is one of the largest university grant application success rate is one indication sport science institutions in . More of the excellent conditions for research and than 1000 students study sport science at teaching offered by the Faculty. The teaching RUB and enrol in a wide range of bachelor‘s and research facilities offer consistently high and master‘s programs. standards of quality. The recently completed Approximately 800 students study towards new Faculty building is specifically tailored either a single-subject Bachelor, or a Bachelor to the needs and requirements of modern of Science (B. Sc.) degree; or towards a dual- education, providing innovative research labs, subject Bachelor or Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) teaching facilities and libraries “under one roof”. degree which can be combined with an additio- It is an ideal teaching and learning environ- nal minor offered by other faculties on campus. ment, conducive to close interaction between Approximately 200 students are currently students and faculty. Come and visit, you will enrolled in a dual-subject Master or Master be most welcome! of Education (M. Ed.) program and intend to qualify for teaching careers at secondary and comprehensive schools.

52 THE CITY OF BOCHUM

“WHERE THE HEART IS STILL IN several thousand people in research, teaching THE RIGHT PLACE” and administration. The universities and their associated technology centres shape the city’s Bochum was granted a city charter in 1321, public profile. but it wasn’t until the big booms in the coal mining and steel industries of the 19th and The population living and working in the city 20th centuries that the city achieved a signi- and its region benefit from the many cultural ficance extending beyond the region. attractions Bochum and the Ruhr Valley have to offer. They can attend concerts, musicals, Bochum, the city „where the heart is still in and festivals, or visit museums. Well-establis- the right place” – that is how popular singer hed cultural traditions with their renowned Herbert Grönemeyer famously characterized museums and theatres – among them the his home town — is located in the heart of the German Mining Museum Bochum, the Ruhr Ruhr Valley region, the largest conurbation in Triennial and the Bochum Playhouse – as well Europe. Five million people call the Ruhr Valley as the indie scene, leave vivid impressions. Not home, including the approximately 365000 least among these high quality recreational inhabitants of Bochum (as of November 2013). and leisure time options, ranks the wide range The economy of the city has changed con- of sports available. And those who want to siderably during the fifty years of Ruhr- end a culture-filled day with an exploration University’s existence, the first university of Bochum’s night life, usually have the same established after World War II. Coal mining destination: the ‘Bermuda Triangle’. With ceased more than thirty-five years ago, and its individual cafés and cosy pubs, unusual the steel industry has diminished in signifi- dance clubs, elegant lounges and internatio- cance. Bochum’s economy during the subse- nal restaurants, this pleasant street triangle quent decades was shaped by companies such attracts visitors from across the cities of the as BP, Opel, and Thyssen-Krupp. Ruhr Valley. And once a year, the Bermuda The service industries have recently gained Triangle rocks out during “Bochum Total”, one prominence, but the universities remain of Europe’s biggest music festivales. city’s biggest employers: Ruhr-University, two engineering and technical colleges, and the Health Sciences University. They employ

3 RUHR-UNIVERSITY BOCHUM (RUB)

A CAMPUS UNIVERSITY EXCELLENT & INTERNATIONAL Ruhr-University Bochum is one of Germany’s Ruhr-University is on its way to becoming leading research universities. As an innova- one of Europe’s leading universities of the tion-oriented campus university, it uniquely 21st century. Almost all study programs are combines in one location the full range of offered at the bachelor and master‘s levels. the major areas of science. Dynamic cross- The University’s Excellence Programs have discipline interaction offers both researchers acquired an international reputation. The and students exceptional opportunities for Research School is an international college interdisciplinary collaboration. for the structured development of research in the life sciences, the natural and engineering FACTS & FIGURES sciences, as well as the humanities and the social sciences. Located at the centre of the dynamic, hospita- ble metropolitan Ruhr Valley region in the heart Research Departments which sustain intra- of Europe, Ruhr-University with its 20 faculties and inter-departmental, as well as national and is home to more than 5000 Employees and international research collaboration networks, approximately 41500 students from 130 coun- round out the university’s profile. tries. All the major scientific disciplines are offered at a single integrated campus location. MISSION & GOALS Ruhr-University was awarded a “Family- ▪▪ People-centred friendly University” certificate in 2006. Gender ▪▪ Cosmopolitan equity is a key criterion for the university’s development strategies. ▪▪ Achievement-focused People-centred and cosmopolitan’ means, respect for other cultures and the willingness to offer guests a home. ‘People-centred, cosmopolitan and achievement-focused’, describes the creative energies that emerge when people collaborate in facing the new with determination and ambition.

4 SPORT SCIENCE AT RUHR-UNIVERSITY BOCHUM

HISTORY The physical education teaching degree program was complemented with a diploma degree in physical edu- Ruhr-University was the first university established in cation in 1986, and in sport sciences in 2001. The degree the post-war Federal Republic of Germany. Its particular qualifications target professional and vocational areas mission was to contribute to the advancement of univer- such as Sports Management; Prevention and Rehabili- sity education among the working population of the Ruhr tation; and Leisure, Health and Training. Valley region. Classes started in the winter semester of 1965/66. Sport science education and research is now Designated a federal “Reform University”, RUB began to widespread and offered at over sixty academic institu- institute teacher-focused dual-subject (major/minor) B. tions in Germany. Sport science at Ruhr-University is one A. and M. Ed. degree programs as early as 2001-02. A of only very few such institutions in Germany to have been B. Sc. program replaced the diploma degree program in awarded full faculty status as an independent academic 2005-06; the M. Sc. (Sport science) arrived in 2008-09. and administrative unit with the right to award doctoral The development of today’s Faculty of Sport Science is and post-doctoral degrees. the outcome of a lengthy process that required dedicated involvement by faculty and students, and a university The Institute of Physical Education was established administration that remained open to sports – in opposi- in 1966 as a unit attached to the University’s central tion to prevailing public and academic opinions that dis- administration; it focused on the education and training of missed sports-scientific research as being in its infancy. physical education teachers. The founding director, Prof. Dr. H. Ueberhorst, attracted dedicated colleagues who Beyond the Faculty’s Founding Director, sport historian established the initial research and teaching structures. Prof. Dr. Horst Ueberhorst, mention should be made of the The 1972 Munich and the subsequent Executive Director and sports medicine specialist Prof. Dr. development of broad mass and recreational sports Horst de Marées, as well as long-time Dean and move- structures, served to strengthen the importance of sports ment scientist Prof. Dr. August Neumaier for the major in general, as well as at the university level. roles they played in the institutional and infrastructural development of sport science at Ruhr-University.

FROM THE THEORY OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE TO SPORT SCIENCE ▪▪ 1966 Institute of Physical Education ▪▪ 1974 Institute of Sport Science ▪▪ 1982 Department of Sport Science 85 ▪▪ 1985 Faculty of Sport Science GUIDING PRINCIPLE make complementary connections between theory and practice. Work in eight areas of teaching and research in the Faculty of Sport Science is informed by the Faculty’s guiding Our research identifies practical issues from a variety of principle: ‘To identify and research sport-scientifically practical areas in sports, and examines it at several levels relevant themes; to communicate results in professionally of explanation within the sub-disciplines, beginning with and vocationally relevant ways; to facilitate teaching basic research and moving up to practical application in and learning that is relevant for professional practice different sports contexts. and informed by current research; to model professional Our teaching aims to develop sport-scientific, methodo- interaction oriented towards applied competencies. logical and didactic competencies on the basis of active and self-directed movement experiences, to reflect on ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE and understand these experiences, by placing them in the context of sport-scientific academic knowledge. This Sport science at Ruhr-University is broadly structured approach creates close connections between instructors and emphasizes a strong interdisciplinary focus, offering and students, between sports practice and theory, and a good balance of the arts and social sciences, as well between all areas of teaching and research, facilitating as the medical and natural sciences. Our sport-scientific efficient knowledge transfer to students, and also to engagement is fuelled by a fascination shared by students practitioners in physical education, in performance, recre- and professors alike, with sports, movement and training, ational and health-oriented sports. in a variety of movement spaces; our approach seeks to

AREAS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCE: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES NATURAL SCIENCES ▪▪ Sports History ▪▪ Movement Science/Biomechanics ▪▪ Sports Management/Sport Sociology ▪▪ Sports Medicine/Sports Nutrition ▪▪ Sports Pedagogy/Sport Didactics ▪▪ Training & Exercise Science ▪▪ Sports Psychology

▪▪ Sport Didactics & Exercise 96 TEACHING AND RESEARCH

INFRASTRUCTURE RESEARCH-BASED LEARNING The Faculty of Sport Science provides superior infrastruc- The Faculty of Sport Science applies the principle of tural conditions for constructive teaching and learning in learning through research as a fundamental instructional close communication between instructors and students. concept. The new Faculty building (2012) houses all teaching and Bachelor students learn to research by developing and research divisions under one roof. The Faculty library is independently researching questions which they present a core element of the facility. It offers a reading room to their fellow students and the public in the context of with 65 study spaces and eight online workstations in various research projects. The Master‘s program facilitates a modern, bright and comfortable environment. With a a deepening of individual research profiles. Participation reference collection of approximately 30000 books and in interdisciplinary teams and research groups provides digital media, fifty-six current periodicals, and a number practical preparation for future career fields. of sport-scientific databases, the library offers optimal Examples for the Faculty’s implementation of its instruc- conditions for studying and research. tional guiding principles are provided by the scientific Five seminar rooms well-equipped with standardized evaluation of school-based projects through our students; high-end audiovisual equipment, several PC workstations by performance diagnostics during the annual “Uni-Run and study rooms, full Wi-Fi access throughout the buil- Bochum”; and by scientific experimental research during ding, as well as several friendly and comfortable deco- student altitude excursions on Kilimanjaro, or the Monte rated lounges and seating areas, provide a pleasant and Rosa massif. functional learning environment. The Faculty‘s cafeteria, EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER SUPPORT the “Athletes’ Lounge”, offers lunches, snacks and drinks of all kinds at reasonable prices, while its south-facing Bachelor and Master’s students receive support to pre- deck promises relaxation and pleasant conversation. sent their research findings at conferences and meetings at an early stage. Attendance at the annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science (ECSS) is an integral part of early researcher development. The Faculty‘s numerous doctoral students are enrolled in the parent RUB Research School, and follow the struc- tured doctoral programs offered there. Regular doctoral seminars and colloquia complete the faculty‘s offering..

7 114 RESEARCH FACILITIES

ERGOMETRY LABs VISUAL PERCEPTION LAB All major forms of ergometry (cycle, treadmill, and Visual performance diagnostics implement standard test rowing or arm crank ergometry) can be accommodated procedures (autorefraction, visual acuity, stereo vision using modern equipment with current instrumentation. tests, perimetry, colour vision tests, etc.); additionally, An extra wide treadmill accommodates cycling, test procedures adapted to sport-specific (stringent) wheelchair, roller ski and skating research in addition to requirements are available (e.g., tests for quantifying running tests. Breath analysis (spirometry with measure- oculomotor and dynamic visual acuity, for the ability to ments of gas exchange, movement economy and energy anticipate, for depth and spatial perception). consumption) and cardio-pulmonary and metabolic A multi and factorial visual performance profile is analysis (e.g. blood lactate and acid-base status) can be created for each athlete in order to uncover potential used with all forms of ergometry. performance reserves or deficits. Furthermore, other sensory functions such as hearing or balance ability can MEDICAL LABs also be diagnosed. For sports-medical health examinations the Faculty is equipped with advanced echo- and electrocardiography, STRENGTH DIAGNOSTICS LAB lung function and hematological and clinical chemical Single or multi-joint, isokinetic, isometric and dynamic diagnostics. Orthopedic examination rooms are available strength diagnostics as well as training interventions in in addition to a semi-sterile room where, for example, the area of performance and health sports (prevention muscle biopsies can be performed. and rehabilitation) can be conducted in a large-size lab equipped with extensive technical equipment. HYPOXIA LABs Training equipment is available for all major muscle Continuously variable adjustment of oxygen concentra- groups and all functional movements. Training machines tion is available in several laboratories. Through reduction equipped with uniform load sensors, are interlinked and of available oxygen supply (normobaric hypoxia), and can be centrally controlled and monitored using custom- without changing the air pressure, any desired form developed software. of load or training intervention can be implemented at simulated altitudes of up to approximately 6500 m.

9 MOVE LAB belly in an individual contraction caused by an electrical pulse, to facilitate conclusions about the regeneration The large-size, spacious lab extends over two floors, status and the muscle fibre profile. including the bird‘s eye perspective and provides optimal conditions for scientific training and exercise science as well as biomechanics and human movement science studies, . FIELD RESEARCH Acoustic sound envelopes and visual darkening are accom- For sports-specific field research all relevant measurement plished at the press of a button. An absorption wall serves technologies are available and can be transported to any to reduce the impact of throws, shots and strokes of all location (e.g. clubs, associations, training centres or training kinds; a retractable net stops disci, javelins and golf balls. camps) with the Faculty‘s own test vehicle. Mobile spirome- Various high-speed camera systems and radar, laser and try systems, photoelectric barriers and radar systems, force light cell systems, as well as 12-channel EMG telemetry and contact plates, GPS-based motion analysis, various load and wired systems are available for functional analysis. A measurement sensors for individual application and mini- tartan track with embedded subsurface 3-D Kistler force ature telemetry systems for wireless signal transmission plates allow the assessment of jumping performence as enable virtually every form of mobile measurement. Special well as running and gait analysis. Furthermore, neuro- sport-specific in-house developments and validated test muscular function can be analysed by means of a hightech batteries (e.g. goalkeeper RAS test, Hit & Turn tennis test, multiple joint dynamometer in combination with EMG force measurement system for in-line skating and much and electrical nerve and muscle stimulation equipment. more) as well as a mobile eye test laboratory are available Innovative training and diagnostic equipment, such as a for use at any time. non-motorized treadmill and eccentric flywheel training In addition, field research and field experiments are also devices complete the equipment. Half of the floor area is conducted in the area of social science. They include ana- lined with Rebound Ace, a floor covering frequently used in lyses of sportive, playful and other performative activities international tennis tournaments. The Move Lab is licensed and contextual conditions, in various areas of sports and as the “Official Centre for Diagnostic and Intervention of the exercise culture, in formal, non-formal and informal set- German Tennis Federation (DTB)”. tings. Questions that are generated from observations in the field are just as much in focus as the exploration of newly TMG-LABORATORY emerging trends and forms of movement. The central component of the TMG lab is a non-invasive method for muscle function testing, tensiomyography (TMG). It measures several muscle contractile properties, for example, the mechanical displacement of the muscle 10 SPORTS FACILITIES

The equipment in our sports facilities complies A large studio with a mirrored wall is used with the most up-to-date requirements and for gymnastics, dance, movement arts, and allows teaching and practice-based research various forms of body work in the areas of at the highest level. Sports equipment and creativity and health. The newly refurbished audio-visual media such as music systems, weight room accommodates seminars and video projector, ceiling cameras and so forth, continuing education in strength training and are continually updated to meet current requi- weight lifting, and is also available for free rements. Competitive meets that conform to training. national sports association regulations, as well as presentation events can also be hosted OUTDOOR FACILITIES in our facilities. Seminar rooms connected to The Faculty’s stadium with its 400 m tartan our sports facilities are equipped with modern track, long jump and shot put facilities, two technology to support Bochum sport science‘s throwing cages and pole vault systems, all characteristically close interconnection bet- athletics disciplines can be pursued optimally. ween theory and practice. Well maintained grass pitches equipped with floodlights and public address systems are INDOOR FACILITIES used for football, rugby, ultimate Frisbee and Three multi-functional multi-segment hall other exercise programs. The tennis facility complexes offer optimal conditions for sports houses four well-maintained clay courts with such as volleyball, football, basketball, bad- fully automatic sprinkler systems. The adja- minton, tennis, table tennis etc. For track and cent tennis house with veranda and lounge field athletics, an indoor pole vault facility and area provides ideal conditions for the theore- a retractable sand-filled pit are available. One tical deepening of the lesson content. A beach hall is specifically equipped for gymnastics facility is available for beach volleyball, beach with standard, but also innovative equipment handball, beach basketball, beachminton and such as an Airtrack tumbling track. For com- other beach sports variants. bat sports, a large number of Judo mats is available. A climbing wall which can be set to different levels of difficulty completes the offering.

11 UNIVERSITY SWIMMING POOL EXCURSION SITES The swimming pool with its ten 50 m lanes, Practical instruction in snow sports (skiing, shallow water area, diving board and training snowboarding) takes place during field excur- pools is used for swimming, diving, water polo sions to Valmorel (France). The water sports of and other forms of games and exercise. The sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are taught available modern equipment also accommo- in Elburg on the Veluwemeer (Lake Veluwe), dates scuba diving and aqua aerobics. . Training conditions there are optimal, and affordable student accommoda- BOATHOUSE tion is available adjacent to the beach. Nearby Lake Kemnade is available for water Long-time local cooperating partners support sports such as rowing, canoeing, stand-up the Faculty‘s teaching teams. Trend sports paddling, etc. The Faculty‘s own boathouse such as surfing and hiking / climbing are rea- „Gibraltar” boasts an extensive inventory of lized as excursions in different locations and up-to-date equipment. with cooperating partners. City or private club facilities are rented for ice skating, ice hockey and hockey.

12 SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

STUDENT COUNSELLING STUDENT COUNCIL Four of the Faculty’s full-time employees serve as stu- The Faculty of Sport Science’s Student Council (Stu- dent counsellors. They provide prospective and current dent Union) deals with technical questions, issues and students with degree-specific information, offer orienta- concerns raised by fellow students. The committed tion guidance during the transition from school to univer- Council team organizes and designs orientation events sity, during students’ studies, and provide career-related for incoming students, and helps students with study- information. The counsellors offer advice and suggest related questions. In addition, student meetings and courses of action tailored to the individual student’s events are organized. circumstances, in particular related to question of study The Council plays a significant role within the Faculty organization, course priorities and selection, exam issues, and is an important voice for student opinions. Through transfer of course credits, the development of individual actively participating in all of the Faculty’s administra- course selection, to the design of individual programs tive committees, it contributes to the improvement of of study, as well as providing career advice to students study conditions, the organization of programs of study, after graduation. Cross-discipline student counselling program reform, exam and study regulations, and to is the responsibility of the university’s central student the quality of academic teaching. On a weekend prior counselling service. the sports aptitude test, the Council organizes special The Faculty‘s student counsellors can be reached at preparation days for the “admission test” candidates. [email protected] . Office hours and Here, students from the council offer specific solutions contact details will be found on the Faculty‘s homepage and useful tips for the test. under the “Facilities” tab. Contact information for coun- sellors for the different Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degree MEDIA SUPPORT programs will be found both in this brochure and on the The duties of the Media Support group include guidance Faculty homepage. and support for sports students related to media in aca- demic teaching; technical support for students during the completion of theses; media and technical support for faculty and staff; and technical support for faculty and staff during the planning, organization, and imple- mentation of sport-scientific projects.

13 EQUITY POLICIES Mentoring The Faculty of Sport Science considers the equal treat- The Faculty has offered the STARTKLAR mentoring ment of men and women as a cross-sectional undertaking program to its students since 2005. STARTKLAR pro- and integrates it in the structure and decision-making vides sport students an opportunity for personalized of all its organizational and personnel development mentoring with experienced professionals and managers processes. In addition, a variety of steps are taken in from different professional and occupational areas of the following areas: Equal opportunity-informed hiring sports. During the six-months program, the students decisions, career and human resource development ini- gain insights into the requirements and tasks of specific tiatives for woman scientists, and continuing education occupational fields while receiving personal support in opportunities for university employees. their professional development. The mentoring process The Faculty has achieved notable successes by maintai- involves individual consultations and feedback, career and ning gender parity in the allocation of faculty positions, professional orientations, transfer of strategic and prac- and by increasing the proportion of conferred tical knowledge, career planning, and well as networking on women. support. The program provides a personal and private setting for undisturbed learning and experimentation, for With its participation in “Girls’ Day”, at school labs, the transfer of informal knowledge, and the discovery and summer camps and other events for secondary and development of professional skills and competencies. high school students, the Faculty particularly seeks to attract girls to study sport science at Ruhr-University. The STARTKLAR program is targeted primarily at perso- To ease the transition from university life to the world nable and committed M. Sc. students; free spaces may of employment, the Faculty has launched a mentoring be assigned to bachelor students upon request. program which among other things aims to assist women Seminars that accompany the STARKLAR program in professional networking, and in better positioning prepare the students for the mentoring process and themselves in their professional environments. the professional demands of the various occupational Equity representatives in their respective faculties will fields in sports. Students are also encouraged to utilize be glad to answer any questions concerning Ruhr- the career counselling and support services offered by University’s equity policies. Further information is availa- Ruhr-University. ble under the “Facilities” tab on the Faculty homepage.

14 UNIVERSITY SPORTS

GOALS TOP ATHLETES STUDY IN Bochum University Sports (Inter-University and intramural sports) Students in the Faculty of Sport Science look back is the central point of contact for the students at Ruhr- on numerous successes in varsity sports. The RUB University and its partner institutions in Bochum. Univer- football (soccer) team has won the German University sity Sports is closely associated with the Faculty of Sport Championship several times, and has participated in the Science. The recreational and competitive intramural EUSA Games, the European University Championships, sports programs are targeted at students and university in Cordoba, Spain. The women’s basketball team won employees in general, but opportunities for performance second place at the European Championships in 2013, and high performance sports are also provided. complementing a victory in the German University Championships. Successful varsity teams aside, several INTER-UNIVERSITY SPORTS top international-level athletes have been enrolled in the Faculty of Sport Science: In cooperation with the German Inter-University Sports Association (Deutscher Hochschulsportverband), about ▪▪ Annike Krahn (Football (soccer) World Champion, forty German university championships are organized 2007; European Champion, 2009 & 2013) annually. At these competitions, students – and staff – ▪▪ Caroline Ruhnau (European champion in from all across Germany meet to compete for the top swimming 2009) rankings in both team and individual sports. The Univer- ▪▪ Kristof Wilke (Olympic champion in rowing siade is the premier event. eight 2012) Ruhr-University is a partner institution for top tier high- ▪▪ Ole Keusgen (Universiade bronze medal in field performance sports, and is located in the vicinity of hockey, 2013) Olympic training centres in the cities of Wattenscheid and Dortmund. Studying in the Faculty of Sport Science We in the Faculty of Sport Science offer our most cordial therefore offers optimal conditions for studying and greetings to athletes everywhere! We endeavour to pro- competing. vide optimal conditions for the combination of education and performance sports, and to offer options for training as well as training partners, both at Ruhr-University and in the region. The primary contact person for top level student athletes is Prof. Dr. Michael Kellmann.

15 19 PROGAMS OF STUDY

20 OVERVIEW

The Faculty of Sport Science offers different degree pro- Consulting”) focus primarily on areas of occupational grams which adhere to internationally accepted systems application outside the school system. of program progression and are divided into Bachelor‘s The B. A., with its dual-subject structure, offers its own and Master‘s programs. The Bachelor‘s program leads distinct occupational and professional qualifications. B. to the initial academic degree in a tiered degree program; A. studies can be continued at both the M. Ed. and the standard program duration is three years. The Master‘s M. Sc. levels. Studying towards the B. A. requires equal program builds on the Bachelor’s program, and provides course credits in two defined subject areas, in addition a more scientifically oriented and advanced continuation to courses selected from the cross-discipline optional of the initial program; expected program duration is two courses. Students who enter the B. A. program to qualify years. as physical eduction teachers, must select one of the The Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) with three areas of speci- education core specializations for their second program alizations (“Prevention and Rehabilitation Through Sport”, subject. Completion of the M. Ed. degree qualifies students „Leisure – Health – Training“, and “Sport Management”) to enrol in teachers’ training colleges for senior high and and the two Master of Science (M. Sc.) program profiles comprehensive schools. (“Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports”, and “Sport

Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) Master of Science (M. Sc.)

Bachelor Thesis Master Thesis Sport ealth H ealth ehabilitation L eisure Training Prevention Prevention Management through Sports Diagnostics and Diagnostics Sport C onsulting and R I ntervention in Sports

Optional module Comprehensive Study Comprehensive Study Internship

Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) Master of Education (M. Ed.)

Bachelor Thesis Master Thesis

nd 2 field 2nd field

Core Internship Optional module

General Educational Science

Teaching-specific Sport Science

Sport Science Core Internship / Practical Experience Semester 18 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION & ADMISSION those Bachelor’s programs that include sports-related courses of study. Please consult current admission regulations; they can be obtained via the Studiensekretariat (Registrar’s Office, or, For program completion, documentary evidence of Undergraduate Admissions Office). At the time of publi- successful completion of courses that employ exams or cation, the B. Sc., B. A. and M. Sc. programs are limited other forms of performance assessment, is required. The admissions programs; minimum admission standards following areas have to be covered: (high school grade point averages) are determined by Ruhr-University. The B. Sc., B. A. and M. Ed. programs can ▪▪ Courses in the social sciences (9 cp) be entered for either the winter or summer term. The M. ▪▪ Courses in science and medicine (9 cp) Sc. begins in the winter term only. Applications for the ▪▪ Courses in methodology and teaching, in at least limited admissions programs can be completed online at four different sports (12 cp) the Studiensekretariat web site. Successful completion of a Sports Aptitude Test (Sporteignungstest) is required for admission to the B. Sc and B. A. programs. Before International students who obtained Bachelor‘s degrees commencing studies at the Master‘s level, a mandatory outside of the jurisdiction of German Basic are reque- counselling interview has to be scheduled; interview sted to apply at Ruhr-University’s International Office. completion certification has to be presented at regis- tration. For admission to the M. Sc. program, completion SPORTS APTITUDE TEST of a B. Sc and B. A. in the sport science major at RUB, Admission to the B. A. and B. Sc. programs is contingent as well as Bachelor degrees from other universities in on successful completion of a sports aptitude test (Sport- the sport science field within the area of application of eignungstest). The Certificate of successful completion German Basic Law, are taken into consideration. In the has to be presented at registration; it is valid for two case of applicants with a second completed B. A., the years. Note that registration for the Sports Aptitude Test cumulative grade point average in both fields is used and the application for admission to the program are two to determine eligibility. Furthermore, applications from distinct and separate procedures. students who have completed at least a six-term (three academic years) Bachelor‘s program from a university Please follow the “Studies” link on the Faculty web page within the area of application of German Basic Law in a to obtain up-to-date information on dates, contents and sport science related field, will be approved by an admis- application procedures and requirements for the Sports sions board; Sport Science-related degree programs are Aptitude Test.

19 23 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B. Sc.)

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY Leisure – HEALTH – TRAINING GENERAL MODULES (94 cp) ▪▪ Modul 1: PROGRAM STRUCTURE Foundations of sport science (13 cp) The B. Sc. degree program offers qualifications for ▪▪ Module 2-4: various professional fields. It consists predominantly of Methodological and didactic foundations of foundational and introductory sport science courses (94 sports and human movement fields (36 cp) cp), optional courses in other faculties at Ruhr-University (15 cp), courses selected according to the specific profile, ▪▪ Module 5-8: from the core areas of specialization (53 cp), an eight- Discipline-specific foundations of the social and week internship in a professional field (8 cp), and the natural sciences (36 cp) Bachelor’s thesis (10 cp). Program completion requires ▪▪ Modul 9: a total of 180 cp. Advanced methods and didactics in sports and „Leisure – Health – Training” is one of the three core areas human movement fields (9 cp) of specialization students can select. It closely relates to PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION MODULES (53 cp) practical sports fields of application. ▪▪ Modul 10: PROGRAM GOALS Sports marketing (6 cp) Development of analytical, planning, implementation, and ▪▪ Modul 11: evaluation competencies related to movement program Social and training science foundations of development in the areas of leisure and recreation, health recreational and health sports (15 cp) and training. Both traditional sports and current physical activity and leisure sports trends are discussed. ▪▪ Modul 12: Training intervention programs for specific Contact professional and occupational fields (12 cp) Marianne Bäcker| Dr. Arno Krombholz ▪▪ Modul 13: [email protected] | [email protected] Training intervention programs for specific areas of application and for specific target groups (12 cp) ▪▪ Modul 14: Student practice intervention (8 cp) )

21 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT ▪▪ sports clubs, sports associations ▪▪ public sector sports administration ▪▪ universities, schools, other educational institutions ▪▪ the media, sporting goods industries ▪▪ corporate sports programming, sport tourism ▪▪ recreation industries (for example, fitness studios) ▪▪ sports-related consulting (for example, personal training, performance diagnostics, health and life-style counseling) 25 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B. Sc.)

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY Prevention and rehabilitation GENERAL MODULES (94 cp) through sports ▪▪ Modul 1: Foundations of sport science (13 cp) PROGRAM STRUCTURE ▪▪ Module 2-4: The B. Sc. degree program offers qualifications for Methodological and didactic foundations of various professional fields. It consists predominantly of sports and human movement fields (36 cp) foundational and introductory sport science courses (94 cp), optional courses in other faculties at Ruhr-University ▪▪ Module 5-8: (15 cp), courses selected according to the specific profile, Discipline-specific foundations of the social and from the core areas of specialization (53 cp), an eight- natural sciences (36 cp) week internship in a professional field (8 cp), and the ▪▪ Modul 9: Bachelor’s thesis (10 cp). Program completion requires Advanced methods and didactics in sports and a total of 180 cp. human movement fields (9 cp) “Prevention and Rehabilitation Through Sports” is one of PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION MODULES (53 cp) the three core areas of specialization students can select. The program offers a comprehensive range of sports ▪▪ Modul 10: medicine-oriented courses supplemented with various Health: individual and society (4.5 cp) applied physical activity offerings. ▪▪ Modul 11: PROGRAM GOALS Medical and biomechanical foundations, functional diagnostics (13.5 cp) Acquisition of competencies in physical activity and sports-related fields of the health care sector; knowledge ▪▪ Modul 12: acquisition in performance and functional diagnostics; Training intervention programs for specific planning and implementation of preventative and professional and occupational fields (12 cp) rehab-oriented physical activity programs, including the ▪▪ Modul 13: evaluation of therapeutic outcomes. Sports for prevention and therapy in specific Contact areas of application (15 cp) Dr. Ulrich Bartmus ▪▪ Modul 14: [email protected] Student practice intervention (8 cp)

23 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ physical and medical rehab clinics ▪▪ clinics and medical practices with a prevention or rehab focus ▪▪ outpatient physical rehab centres ▪▪ sports club with a specific emphasis on preventative or rehab activities ▪▪ clubs, administrative bodies, and other institutions in the area of performance sports ▪▪ industry ▪▪ personal training ▪▪ health insurance companies 27 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B. Sc.)

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY Sport Management GENERAL MODULES (94 cp) ▪▪ Modul 1: PROGRAM STRUCTURE Foundations of sport science (13 cp) The B. Sc. degree program offers qualifications for ▪▪ Module 2-4: various professional fields. It consists predominantly of Methodological and didactic foundations of foundational and introductory sport science courses (94 sports and human movement fields (36 cp) cp), optional courses in other faculties at Ruhr-University (15 cp), courses selected according to the specific profile, ▪▪ Module 5-8: from the core areas of specialization (53 cp), an eight- Discipline-specific foundations of the social and week internship in a professional field (8 cp), and the natural sciences (36 cp) Bachelor’s thesis (10 cp). Program completion requires ▪▪ Modul 9: a total of 180 cp. Advanced methods and didactics in sports and “Sport Management” is one of the three core areas of human movement fields (9 cp) specialization students can select. The specialization’s PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION MODULES (53 cp) foundation is its interdisciplinary focus, and its emphasis on applied course contents in the area of Sport Manage- ▪▪ Modul 10: ment. Courses in the Faculties of , Psychology, Law and the economy (9 cp) and Social Sciences are offered as part of the curriculum. ▪▪ Modul 11: PROGRAM GOALS Foundations of management (12 cp) Acquisition of core knowledge and competencies that ▪▪ Modul 12: qualify students for expert and leadership roles in sports Financial management (6 cp ) associations and the sports industry, in the areas of ▪▪ Modul 13: organization, marketing and management. Marketing (12 cp)

Contact ▪▪ Modul 14: Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Klein Applied sport management (14 cp) [email protected]

25 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ non-profit sports organizations (sports clubs, regional and national sports associations) ▪▪ public sector sports administration ▪▪ private sector companies (multi-sports facilities, fitness studies, health centres, corporate sports programming) ▪▪ event marketing agencies ▪▪ marketing operations of professional sports clubs ▪▪ corporate marketing departments (sport sponsoring)

29 BACHELOR OF Arts (B. A.)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE The B. A. program is a 180 cp, dual-subject program SPORT SCIENCE MODULEs (65 cp) which combines a concentration in sport science with ▪▪ Modul 1: studies in a second subject area. Both subjects areas Foundations of sport science (4.5 cp) require the same number of credit points (65 cp each) ▪▪ Modul 2: for successful completion; courses in the subject-specific Methodological and didactic foundations of areas are complemented with courses from the general individual sports and human movement fields options area (30 cp) for the acquisition of additional (12 cp) cross-subject competencies. In addition, students have ▪▪ Modul 3: to pass a degree final exam and complete a Bachelor’s Methodological and didactic foundations of thesis (20 cp). ball games (12 cp) The six-term degree program in sport sciences consists ▪▪ Modul 4: of eight modules that combine foundational and applied Methodological and didactic foundations of perspectives. With the Bachelor of Arts students obtain outdoor sports, and of additional areas in a university degree emphasizing applied professional sports and human movement (5 cp) qualifications. ▪▪ Modul 5: B. A. students must combine sport science with a Anatomic and physiological foundations of teaching-oriented second subject, if they intend to physical activity (7.5 cp) apply for admission to the M. Ed. program. In addition, teaching-oriented courses must be selected from the ▪▪ Modul 6: general options area. Movement and Training (9 cp) ▪▪ Modul 7: PROGRAM GOALS Sport and Society (9 cp) Acquisition of foundational subject-specific knowledge, of competencies and instructional methods applicable ▪▪ Modul 8: in- and outside the school system, and of practical and Pedagogical and educational foundations of discipline-specific qualifications for the conceptual, physical activity (6 cp) organizational and substantive development of sports.

Contact Prof. Dr. Antje Klinge | Prof. Dr. Norbert Gissel [email protected] | [email protected]

27 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ The dual-subject B. A. is a distinct degree leading to defined professional qualifications. Potential areas of employment and professional application range from sports clubs, sports associations, and corporate and private sector sports programming, to youth centres, child day care facilities and adult education institutions. ▪▪ The B. A., combined with the subsequent Master of Education (M. Ed.) is an admissions-level prerequisite for students intending to qualify as physical education teachers in the school system. Universities and other educational institutions offer further options for professional employment.

31 Master OF SCIENCE (M. Sc.)

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY Diagnostics and intervention in PROGRAM MODULES (83 CP) sports ▪▪ Modul 1: Optional studies in sport science (6 cp) PROGRAM STRUCTURE ▪▪ Modul 2: “Diagnostics and Intervention in Sports” is one of two od science and empirical methods possible specializations offered in the M. Sc. program (9 cp) within sport science. ▪▪ Modul 3: Successful program completion requires a total of 120 cp Mentoring (5 cp) from courses offered across four general modules (1-4), four profile-specific modules (5-8), final degree exams in ▪▪ Modul 4: two module areas, and a M. Sc. thesis. Communications (5 cp) ▪▪ Modul 5: PROGRAM GOALS Optimization of coordinative, technical and tactical Acquisition of knowledge and competencies in the performance (12 cp) management and planning of adaptational processes related to physical activity, across the entire range ▪▪ Modul 6: from high performance sports to activities for people Optimization of physical performance (21 cp) with a disability. Competencies in the application of ▪▪ Modul 7: performance diagnostics procedures in sports medicine, Scientific internship (9 cp) movement and training science, while developing a criti- ▪▪ Modul 8: cal awareness of methodological issues in performance Scientific project (16 cp) diagnostics.

Acquisition of evidence-based specific scientific know- Contact ledge concerning the effectiveness of classical and Prof. Dr. Alexander Ferrauti | Prof. Dr. Daniel Hahn | contemporary training intervention. Prof. Dr. Petra Platen Qualification for scientific work within the range of [email protected] | [email protected] | subjects of the study specialization, through a variety of [email protected] internships and projects.

29 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ professional sports clubs ▪▪ sports associations at the federal and state levels ▪▪ Olympic training centres, elite sport centres ▪▪ independent contracting ▪▪ health centres, rehab clinics, doctor’s practices, personal training ▪▪ scouting, analysis and diagnostics responsibilities in the ball games ▪▪ sporting goods industries - development and evaluation of training and measuring equipment ▪▪ university teaching and research careers 33 Master OF SCIENCE (M. Sc.)

MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY Sport Consulting PROGRAM MODULES (31 CP) ▪▪ Modul 1: PROGRAM STRUCTURE Optional studies in sport science (6 cp) “Sport Consulting” is the second specialization offered in ▪▪ Modul 2: the M. Sc. program within sport science. Philosophy od science and empirical methods Successful program completion requires a total of 120 cp (9 cp) from courses offered across four general modules (1-4), ▪▪ Modul 3: four profile-specific modules (5-8), final degree exams in Mentoring (5 CP) two module areas, and a M. Sc. thesis. ▪▪ Modul 4: PROGRAM GOALS Communications (5 cp) Acquisition of qualifications for scientifically sound con- ▪▪ Modul 5: sulting with organizations, groups and individual actors Economic and sociological aspects of sport in sports or sports-related fields, on issues of sports, consulting (19 cp) organizational, team and career development. ▪▪ Modul 6: Teaching of theories, methods and concepts from socio- Psychology in sport consulting (14 cp) logical, and economic organizational and management research, as well as from individual and organizational ▪▪ Modul 7: psychology. Practical application of knowledge in scientific Scientific internship (9 cp) internships and projects, partially in cooperation with ▪▪ Modul 8: external institutions. Scientific project (16 cp)

Contact Prof. Dr. Michael Kellmann | Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Klein [email protected] | [email protected]

31 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ head of department / consultant in public sports administration (state ministries, sports authorities), in organized sport (sports associations) or in industry (sponsoring, corporate sports programming), sport management / administration in large sports clubs, commercial sports facilities or professional elite sports ▪▪ career consulting at Olympic training centres and elite sports centres, coaching of physical education teachers, teams, and coaches ▪▪ participation in market research and sports agencies, self-employed as consultant or as sports provider ▪▪ development and evaluation of sports-related intervention programs at national and private institutions (e.g., in the fields of social integration through sports, preventive health care and local sports development)

35 Master OF Education (M. Ed.)

Master of Education - Sports PROGRAM MODULES (31 CP) PROGRAM STRUCTURE ▪▪ Modul 1: The 120 cp M. Ed. program extends over four semesters Sports and human movement areas in the (including an internship, and a degree final exam seme- physical education context (6 cp) ster); successful completion requires courses selected ▪▪ Modul 2: from two subject areas, studies in educational science, Discipline-specific advanced studies: degree final exams, and a Master’s Thesis. Consolidation of sport-scientific knowledge to In the sport science subject area advanced teaching com- establish the foundations for teaching and learning petencies in specific physical activity fields are acquired in the physical education context (7 cp) in courses selected from across four modules; advanced ▪▪ Modul 3: topics from the social sciences, arts and humanities, Sport pedagogy and sport didactics. Planning, and the natural sciences are investigated; and topics in organization and analysis of physical education the pedagogy and didactics of sports are discussed in a classes; current issues in physical education school sports context. pedagogy (7 cp) PROGRAM GOALS ▪▪ Modul 4: The sport-scientific, sport-practical, and pedagogical Techer training for physical education: and instructional-methodological components of the One-semester practice teaching: M. Ed. program complement each other such that stu- Preparation, mentoring, and evaluation (11 cp) dents acquire professional qualifications for entering a physical education teaching career at the secondary or senior high school levels. Students acquire teaching and instructional competen- cies, and an in-depth appreciation of the multitude of instructional options in physical education classes. Contact Prof. Dr. Antje Klinge | Prof. Dr. Norbert Gissel [email protected] | [email protected]

33 PROFESSIONAL FIELDS AND CAREER PATHS ▪▪ The M. Ed. degree offers employment and career opportunities predominantly in the school sector, in specific areas of adult and further education, and in university-based research and teaching.

37 RESEARCH

38 TRANS-DISCIPLINARY AND PRACTICAL ECSS METROPOLIS RUHR Phenomena and research issues are conceptualized Organized under the aegis of the European College of within sports-practical contexts, and investigated from Sport Science (ECSS), Ruhr-University will host the 2017 the explanatory perspectives of the different sub-disci- ECSS Congress, and follow in the steps of locations as plines, up to and including the level of basic research. In prestigious as Oslo, Liverpool, Barcelona, Amsterdam, this process, we seek cross-discipline engagement of the and Vienna. Faculty’s different areas of research and teaching, with Ruhr-University’s other faculties, and with international etropol a M ita research partners. in n A r ce e n a SUSTAINED EXTERNAL FUNDING ie c S ECSS2017 In comparison to other sport science university depart- t ments, the Faculty has been continually successful in r

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attracting substantial external grants over the past ten p years. 2012 was the most successful year to date, with S external grants almost reaching € 1 million. Current successful significant grant applications are indicative of future increases in our overall grant funding.

17 INTERNATIONAL IN OUTLOOK M 20 etr uhr The establishing of the Commission for Early Career opolisR Scientists, Research and International Affairs is the institutional expression of our trans-disciplinary global The Convention’s motto is “sport science in a Metropo- outlook; it has already led to several tangible results. litan Area”, and hosting will be a responsibility shared Examples that may be mentioned are the adaptation of by Ruhr-University Bochum, University Duisburg-Essen, the Ph.D. program regulations to suit the needs of interna- and Technical University Dortmund; up to 3000 scientists tional doctoral students, cooperation with sport science from across the globe are expected to attend. institutions in Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, and Turkey, The ECSS Convention has traditionally been the best the steadily increasing number of publications in highly international meeting place for young researchers in ranked international journals, regular English-language sport science from Ruhr-University and from around course listings in the M. Sc. program, and, lastly, research the world, and for those vying for the ‘Young Researcher visits by international sport scientists. Award.’

36 Movement Science & Biomechanics

From a scientific point of view, human movement results from a well-coordinated activation of skeletal muscles under the given physical conditions. In this context, the Department of Human Movement Science investigates the interaction of the nervous system and the resulting biomechanics of human muscles. The aim of our research is a better understanding of neuromuscular mechanisms as a basis for diagnosis and training. For investigating the neuromechanics of human movement we use a wide range of methods including 3D-motion-analysis, dynamometry, electromyography, and ultrasound. Modulations of the central and peripheral nervous system are further examined by electrical nerve stimulation, cervicomedullar stimulation as well as transcranial magnetic stimulation.

RESIDUAL FORCE ENHANCEMENT (RFE) IN HUMANS We conducted a series of studies to show that there is a persistent increase in force production after stretch contractions of large in vivo human muscles. Current work focuses on the relevance of RFE for everyday movement in terms of reduced metabolic costs and its trainability.

ECCENTRIC (LENGTHENING) MUSCLE ACTIVITY Although lengthening contractions occur in a variety of human movements the underlying force produc- tion and neural control is poorly understood. Current work involves understanding neural modulations in the neural control of lengthening and subsequent isometric contractions.

ANKLE JOINT NEUROMECHANICS In everyday human locomotion the ankle joint muscles are activated in combination with other muscles like for instance the knee extensor muscles. Current work explores the distinct differences in the neu- romuscular function and control of the m. triceps surae when activated in isolation or in combination with the m. quadriceps femoris.

MULTI-JOINT LEG EXTENSION The simultaneous activity of several joints and muscles of the lower extremity is a key feature of human locomotion. Since we showed that features of neuromuscular function of single-joint (e.g. knee extension) and multi-joint contractions (e.g. leg extension) differ, current work investigates force-velocity properties of multi-joint leg extensions.

administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Daniel Hahn | [email protected] 37 Movement Science & Biomechanics Training & Exercise Science

Training Science focuses on training and performance development in the different areas of sports (high performance sports, school sports, and recreational sports). We aim to determine the scientific foundations of practical intervention in sports from an holistic and applied perspective. At present, our research group maintains the following projects:

TESTING & TRAINING IN BALL GAMES The focus is on development, evaluation and standardization of specific performance tests for ball games. Among other things, a specific test battery for diagnostics of the soccer goalkeeper per- formance was developed. Moreover, the effectiveness of training interventions (e.g. high-intensity endurance training and functional athletic training) is evaluated for the sports games.

ENDURANCE & STRENGTH TRAINING In the field of endurance training we work with aspects of recreational sports (e.g. the influence of music on motivation and performance) and competitive sports (e.g. the optimization of pre competition warm-up). In the area of strength training we investigate the effects of eccentric strength training and we develop training intervention programs for throwing and hitting power of the upper extremity.

EXERCISE SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD Metabolic short and long term effects as well as the stress tolerance of aerobic and anaerobic training loads in children are examined. High-resolution methods of 31P-MRS are used to determine details of skeletal muscles metabolics in children compared to adults. The results lead to age related intervention programs for school and competitive sports.

TALENT RESEARCH The physical and motor development of young athletes of German youth squad athletes in different sports in the age from under 12 under 18 is monitored. Accompanying sociological and training relevant data are documented. The sports basketball and tennis are currently in the spotlight. Retrospectively talent sensitive and selection relevant criteria are detected.

MANAGEMENT OF RECOVERY IN SPORTS The aim of this multicentre and long term project REGman is to develop evidence based recovery strategies after different sport specific conditions. To avoid imbalances between training load and stress tolerance a systematic research on recovery offers future perspectives. administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Alexander Ferrauti | [email protected] 38 Sports Medicine & Sports Nutrition

Sports medicine is concerned with the influence of physical activity, training and sport as well as the lack of physical activity on healthy and sick people of every age to apply the findings to the fields of prevention, therapy and rehabilitation and also to the sportsperson him or herself. Moreover sports medicine analyses the significance of physical activity of every level for health and performance.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY IN ALTITUDE ENVIRONMENTS OR UNDER HYPOXIC CONDITIONS Behaviour of endurance capacity, strength and other physiological parameters (e. g. visual abilities) and their adaptation under normobaric and hypobaric hypoxic conditions.

Sports nutrition Effects of different nutrition modifications on performance and regeneration; effects of nutrition, load and altitude exposition on acid-base status.

Competitive sports, exercise physiology Analysis of specific demands in different sport games; optimisation of performance diagnostics and training control; endurance and strength training across the menstrual cycle.

Health and old age Physical activity, multi-morbidity and multi-medication with elderly people; effectivity of move- ment programs for chronically ill and mobility-restricted older adults with structured support by the general practitioner’s practice.

Back pain Development, evaluation and transfer of functional diagnostics, prevention and therapy with back pain for top-level sports and society as a whole.

SPORT SAFETY, ATHLETIC INJURY RESEARCH Analysis of sport injuries in the field of sport clubs and in the professional team sports football, handball and ice hockey as well as development of measures to prevent injuries.

Sensory physiology and sports Visual demands in different sports and visual performance profiles; motion perception and oculomotor performance; perception training and sports vision training; regulation of balance.

administration & Contact 39 Prof. Dr. med. Petra Platen | [email protected] Sports Medicine & Sports Nutrition Sport Psychology

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS ON LOW BACK PAIN In the nationwide research project „RanRücken“ it is explored, how far biopsychosocial factors have an impact on non-specific low back pain. Furthermore, differences between athletes and general population regarding biopsychosocial factors are planned to be investigated. Based on these results, a psychosocial intervention approach will be developed and tested for application and use to support low back pain therapy.

STRESS CONDITIONS OF COACHES Coaches belong to a profession which has to deal with emotional and physical stress regularly due to their working structures and field of activities. As this field of research is unexplored for German coaches so far, the aim of this project is to extract personal and environmental factors causing higher stress conditions within the German coaches culture.

RESEARCH FOR TALENTS & PROMOTION OF YOUNG TALENTS What makes a talent a talent and which skills can lead to maximum performance? These questions will be explored by assessing psychological characteristics with regard to motivation and volition. The results are to be used to optimize the individual development of young talents in different types of sports and to improve the performance of athletes. Furthermore, the development of volitional skills should counteract dropout of young talents.

DEVELOPMENT OF TEAM ORIENTED TRAINING FOR OPTIMIZATION OF PSYCHOLOGIGAL SKILLS The goal of this research project is to develop and to evaluate psychologically oriented exercises, which could be integrated in sports and games (e.g. basketball, football) within team training. The exercises should support the athletes to develop and to improve self-regulative skills.

REGENERATION MANAGEMENT IN TOP-CLASS SPORT The aim of this multicentric and long-term project REGman is to develop evidence-based rege- neration strategies, differentiated into training stress/load and sport-specific conditions. To avoid imbalances between training stress/load and its maximum capacity, systematic research on regeneration offers a great opportunity.

administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Michael Kellmann | [email protected]

40 Sport History

Sport history examines the phenomena of human movement across all historical epochs and all human cultures. Sport-historical inquiry ranges from a concern with theories of the origins of sport, to the investigation of antique, medieval and modern sport, and to a concern with contemporary historical sports phenomena such as national-socialist physical education, or the competitive sports systems of former East Germany (German Democratic Republic), while not neglecting phenomena such as the Mayan ball game, or Japanese sumo. History, however, does not exist as a given past, but is continually recreated in people’s imagination. By reappraising their past, individuals and human groups develop and change their identity. Sport history as a sub-discipline of sport science seeks to analyse the sporting past by tracing socially relevant questions using the methodological instruments of historical science, in order to advance and objectify our historical knowledge. Specifically, the Research Group Sport History focusses on the following research areas:

THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF SPORT HISTORY What is history? What purpose does historiography serve? What is the benefit of the hermeneutic approach to historical science?

THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SPORTS, WITH SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON FOOTBALL AND TENNIS What are the origins of modern sports and modern sports culture in Germany? What is the significance of football for the changing social identity of the Ruhr Valley region?

COMPANY SPORT AND CORPORATE SPORTS PROGRAMS The development of public and corporate sports from the German Empire to the Federal Republic of Germany. What were the goals and socio-political significance of corporate and public sports?

HISTORY, SPORT, HEALTH AND AGE(ING) Historical perspectives on aging: what is the historical significance of physical activity for the old? What are the ideals of health and physical activity in the history of mankind?

administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Luh | [email protected]

41 Sport History Sport Management & Sport Sociology

ECONOMIC AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR HEALTH Investigations into the financial incentives offered by the health insurance industry to individuals participating in health-oriented physical activity practices in gyms, voluntary sports clubs, and other organizations. The research project explores whether these financial incentives motivate people who otherwise would not participate in such physical activity programs, or whether they elicit opportunistic responses.

ECONOMICS OF LEAGUE SPORTS In Europe, top-level team sport clubs are faced with widely varying economic conditions to develop their organization and revenues. This research project investigates these conditions for the highly professionalized men’s football, handball, ice hockey and basketball leagues on the one hand, and for amateur sports such as women’s football and women’s handball, on the other. A new project focuses on the role of league tournaments in individual sports such as golf, tennis, triathlon, and swimming.

MANAGEMENT OF SPORTING EVENTS Using an event leveraging approach, major sporting events are analysed to explore the social and sport development impacts of sporting events (FIFA Women’s World Cup, local youth sport festival).

MARKET RESEARCH IN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL A significant number of women’s Bundesliga football clubs in Germany suffer from low and unstable stadium attendance. Spectator surveys at all Bundesliga clubs in 2006 and 2012 are used to explore spectator social profiles and consumption patterns, as well as their ratings of the event and the sta- dium infrastructure. The project supplies data for the development of marketing strategies aimed at increasing attendance rates at women’s football matches.

DEVELOPING ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES OF SPORT ASSOCIATIONS AND VOLUNTARY SPORTS CLUBS The increasing number of girls and women entering football is taken as an example to investigate the ongoing organizational challenges faced by football associations, and by amateur as well as professional football clubs.

administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Klein | [email protected]

42 Sport Pedagogy and Sport Didactics

TO THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MOVEMENT, PLAY AND DANCE IN CULTURAL EDUCATION The huge success of cultural education projects is often attributed to the arts. Although over the last couple of years the amount of dance projects in schools has expanded rapidly, the significance of movement, play and dance in this field is hardly being considered. Therefore, this cooperative study evaluates the sustainability of dance projects. It focuses on analysing the specific nature of instruction methods of dance artists and dance pedagogues in the school setting.

SHAME AND EMBARRASSMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION Based on a survey in the context of secondary school concrete embarrassing situations in phy- sical education are investigated. In addition the link between shame and the self (self-concept, development of identity) is evaluated in a follow-up study.

CREATING A MODEL OF COMPETENCE FOR SCHOOL SPORT As a result of the implementation of competence-oriented curricula for physical education in German schools there is a need for the creation of a model that identifies the main goals of learning. In a heuristic way we describe different dimensions and levels of competence which provide orientation for the process of planning sports lessons in the school setting.

CONCEPTS FOR PLANNING SPORTS LESSONS IN THE SCHOOL SETTING Based on classic didactic models, this research focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of a structured concept to support teachers in their professionalization. The concept aims at supporting teachers in planning and organizing competence-oriented physical education.

THE PRACTICE OF GIVING GRADES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION This research project aims at gaining insight into the rating and grading practice of physical edu- cation teachers: what do they rate, how do they rate, what do they think about their own rating practice and what kind of significant problems do they experience. In order to reconstruct these patterns of interpretation and choices of action we used methods of empirical social research, particularly the qualitative interview.

administration & Contact Prof. Dr. Antje Klinge | [email protected]

43 Sport Didactics & Exercise

The teaching and research area “type of sport and movement fields” develops, coordinates and accomplishes courses into practice, theory and principles of teaching. Special indicators of these seminars are the close conjunction of theory and practice. Thirteen permanently employed university lecturers and fifteen experienced lecturers secure a high qualified and diverse supply with 28 different movement fields of the individual sport, the team sport, outdoor sports and from other fields. The equipment of the sports facilities satisfies the requirements on an advanced and contemporary level. Therefore they guarantee education and research related to practice on the highest level. The stuff members associate close connections with the specific associations, the clubs, the cultural facilities etc. and enable the acquisition of various licences in events and seminars. The types of sport and movement fields outline an interface of the different sports scientific branches, specify the theories and illustrate their connection. The employees initiate research projects and/or work on interdisciplinary projects, for example:

▪▪ Comparative analysis of methodological approaches in alpine skiing with regard to different concepts of motor learning. ▪▪ Modelling of specific load and regeneration strategies in the sports of volleyball and beach volleyball (participation in the research project “Regeneration Management in Elite Sports”). ▪▪ Scientific optimisation of training-based performance improvements in talented young basketball players. administration & Contact Marianne Bäcker | [email protected]

44 INSTITUTES

CENTRE FOR SPORT PSYCHOLOGY In addition, the German Tennis Federation’s official “Centre for Diagnostics and Intervention” has been maintained an The Centre for Sport Psychology (ZFS) is integrated into the institutional affiliation with, and has been housed at Ruhr- Sport Psychology Research Group. It facilitates direct con- University since 2013. nections between theory and research in sport psychology, and practical application in the different areas of sports. Our resource-oriented research focuses particularly on the OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTRE WESTFALEN optimisation of psychological competencies and skills that The Olympic Training Centre Westfalia (OSP), an institution are relevant for performance. for the promotion of top-level sports within the region, is the ZFS offers psychological and sport-psychological consulta- third largest of 20 Olympic training centres within Germany tion, diagnostics, development, mentoring, and intervention. for top-level athletes of the Olympic sports. Our service offerings are targeted at athletes, coaches, and In addition to the operational headquarters located in sports associations at all levels of performance, and at Dortmund there are branches in Bochum, Warendorf and parents, public sector organizations, industry, and fitness Winterberg. At the Faculty of Sport Science of the RUB and health centres. (as an outpost) top-level athletes can get sports-medical, training-orientated and sport-psychological advice and CENTRE FOR DIAGNOSTICS & support. INTERVENTION The Centre for Diagnostics & Intervention in Sports (ZeDI) LSB Medical Checkup Centre combines the competencies of the Training Science and The Department of Sports Medicine and Sports Nutrition is Movement Science Research Groups. It aims to assist pro- an officially licenced medical checkup centre of the regional mising junior athletes, established performance athletes, sports confederation LSB NRW and guarantees optimal as well as recreational athletes, with the optimization of sports-medical care of young athletes in several sports. their training planning. Services offered by ZeDI include performance diagnostics, DFB TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM training planning consultations, training intervention, with The Faculty of Sport Science is an official support station an emphasis on running, triathlon, and sport games. of the German Football Association’s (DFB) Talent Deve- ZeDi’s unique strengths are the sport-specific competencies lopment Program. of its team members, and their high mobility.

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CULTURAL EDUCATION SPORT MANAGMENT SYMPOSIUM The profile-building Cultural Education studies allow stu- The annual Bochum Sport Management Symposium dents to qualify for the growing area of cultural education assembles participants from the sports industries, sport in schools and complete certification. Through theoretical and economic sciences to debate current developments and and practical analysis, for example in »on-site« projects, the economic problems of specific areas in sports. The Bochum aesthetic expressive dimension of education can be expe- Symposium aims to effect knowledge transfers between rienced, so that future teachers can work towards a creative industry, university, and sports organizations, as well as teaching and learning culture in everyday school life. networking with representatives from the sports industries.

AG Safety in Sports CONFERENCES AND CONGRESSES ASIS is a circle of experts from different institutions trying The Faculty of Sport Science regularly organizes national to develop measures for the prevention of sport injuries and and international conferences and congresses. Current to transfer these measures into sport practice; members examples are the 2017 Congress of the European College of this circle belong to sport organisations, universities, of Sport Science (ECSS), and the 2015 Conference of health insurance companies and public as well as private the Sport Pedagogy Section of the German Association insurancies. RUB Sports Medicine is a founding member and for Sport Science (dvs). The inaugural Bochum Physical has been committed to these aims since many years on the Education Days gathering is scheduled for 2015; it will national and also on the international field. assemble teachers and interested professionals from all types of schools. RETROSPECTIVE: DANCE When students enrolled in the dance activity courses set out CAREER CAFÉ to prove their choreographic skills, remarkable things can The biennial Career Café seeks to attract talented young happen. Successive generations of students develop their academics by providing information on doctoral programs own movement concepts, and design highly individualized to the Faculty’s students and employees. Questions con- performances. The annual Retrospective: Dance makes the cerning professional qualifications and career planning best pieces available to public audiences, and places them in sport science are discussed in informal exchanges as in the limelight provided by the professional production well as during moderated expert panel sessions. cussions, environment of Ruhr-University’s Musisches Zentrum. issues surrounding sport scientific qualifications and career planning are brought up.

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